Job summary
Fixed Term: 18 months | Full-time | Internal Applications Only
About Us: The NCCHT team is a dynamic, cross-functional group working on one of the Trust's most exciting projects. We are dedicated to building the infrastructure to transform the National Centre for Child Health Technology (NCCHT) into a commercially viable organisation, expanding its reach and influence.
The Role: You will lead the development of the commercial strategy for the NCCHT. You will help identify business opportunities, establish partnerships, and ensure the infrastructure is in place to support these collaborations.
About You: You are a skilled negotiator with experience in commercial strategy development, legal processes, and finance. You have strong communication skills and experience building successful partnerships and securing business opportunities. You bring a mix of strategic vision and practical expertise to drive the success of the NCCHT.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Development Director, your responsibilities will include:
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Develop and implement commercial strategies aligned with NCCHT's goals.
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Identify and secure new business opportunities to expand the Centre's reach and revenue.
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Act as a liaison between the Trust and potential commercial partners.
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Collaborate with legal and finance teams to develop contracts.
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Work with clinical and safeguarding teams to develop protocols for commercial partners
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Collaborate with finance, HR, and procurement to ensure infrastructure supports commercial partnerships.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
Outstanding Patient Care
Brilliant Place to work
Leaders in Children's Health
We work with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts--helping you succeed at work and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
#LI-Hybrid
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Degree plus training equivalent to post graduate level plus experience as set out below
- Programme management qualification: Prince2 or similar
Experience
Essential
- Experience in developing and implementing commercial strategies
- Experience of designing or undertaking research, development or strategic activities to inform or produce change
- Experience working with legal and procurement teams to develop contracts, and other legal documents
- Experience collaborating with finance colleagues to develop financial strategies and monitor performance metrics
- Experience managing complex projects, timelines, budgets, and resources
- Experience engaging with senior management, stakeholders, and external partners
Desirable
- Experience in the health technology or related sectors
- Experience of working in transformation projects in innovation, research
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards to ensure ethical business practices
- Ability to draw out simple, accurate messages from complex material, and convey these in a coherent and persuasive way
- Ability to develop and implement commercial strategies that align with organisational goals
- Strong skills in identifying and securing new business opportunities and partnerships
- Understanding of legal and procurement processes, financial metrics, and costing strategies
- Ability to manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively
- Strong leadership skills to guide and inspire project teams
- Proficiency in negotiating and managing contracts and agreements
- Ability to identify and mitigate risks associated with commercial projects
- Skills in coordinating with cross-functional teams and building internal capabilities
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Leadership of people not in direct line management to deliver services
- Ability to develop constructive working relationships with colleagues at all levels from Board to front line services
- Commitment to person centred practice that champions cultural sensitivity and inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Degree plus training equivalent to post graduate level plus experience as set out below
- Programme management qualification: Prince2 or similar
Experience
Essential
- Experience in developing and implementing commercial strategies
- Experience of designing or undertaking research, development or strategic activities to inform or produce change
- Experience working with legal and procurement teams to develop contracts, and other legal documents
- Experience collaborating with finance colleagues to develop financial strategies and monitor performance metrics
- Experience managing complex projects, timelines, budgets, and resources
- Experience engaging with senior management, stakeholders, and external partners
Desirable
- Experience in the health technology or related sectors
- Experience of working in transformation projects in innovation, research
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards to ensure ethical business practices
- Ability to draw out simple, accurate messages from complex material, and convey these in a coherent and persuasive way
- Ability to develop and implement commercial strategies that align with organisational goals
- Strong skills in identifying and securing new business opportunities and partnerships
- Understanding of legal and procurement processes, financial metrics, and costing strategies
- Ability to manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively
- Strong leadership skills to guide and inspire project teams
- Proficiency in negotiating and managing contracts and agreements
- Ability to identify and mitigate risks associated with commercial projects
- Skills in coordinating with cross-functional teams and building internal capabilities
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Leadership of people not in direct line management to deliver services
- Ability to develop constructive working relationships with colleagues at all levels from Board to front line services
- Commitment to person centred practice that champions cultural sensitivity and inclusion
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
